Police are probing the death of a man found lying in the street with serious injuries.

The 43-year-old was discovered in Gibb Street, Chapelhall, near Airdrie at 5.40pm yesterday.

Emergency services attended but sadly the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are treating the death as suspicious and a post mortem examination will take place in due course to establish the exact cause.

They are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information on what happened to him to come forward.

Detective Inspector Mark Henderson of Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team said: “I appeal to anyone who was in the area of Gibb Street at around 5.40pm last night and witnessed any kind of activity there to contact police as they may have information that could assist our enquiries.”

Chief Inspector Gavin Russell, Area Commander for Monklands added: “I’d like to reassure members of the Chapelhall community that there will be additional police patrols in the area and members of the public are encouraged to speak with these officers, either in providing information that could assist with the investigation or to answer any concerns they may have.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Coatbridge Police Office via 101 or alternatively CRIMESTOPPERS on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.